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University of Plymouth declares a climate emergency
The University of Plymouth has declared a climate emergency, supporting a call by EAUC – The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education and reaffirming the University’s position as a global leader in sustainability
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Student recognised by heritage homewares brand for designs inspired by Sir Terence Conran
A final-year student has won a prestigious prize sponsored by The Conran Shop during a University-organised trip to a major design event.
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University listed among the world’s best for engineering research and impact
The University of Plymouth is eighth in the world, and the top UK university, for Marine and Ocean Engineering in the ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019.
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University academic and maritime law expert elected to key role in protection of marine environment
Visiting Professor Mike Williams has been elected as Chair of Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (D&S IFCA)
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Project aims to preserve the unique seas around the Isles of Scilly
The University of Plymouth's Marine Conservation Research Group is working on a new project to preserve the seas around the Isles of Scilly in a way that supports wildlife and the local economy
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Design graduates show their work to the world at major industry event
Graduating students from the University’s BA (Hons) 3D Design programme are showcasing their talent to potential customers, employers and industry at an influential event in London.
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University of Plymouth appoints Executive Dean to build on its ‘First Choice for Health’ position
Professor Sube Banerjee MBE has been appointed as inaugural Executive Dean of the new Faculty of Health: Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences
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Bringing digital healthcare to an ageing population – University to launch regional technology network
The University is launching the South West Interdisciplinary Technology Consortium for Health and care (SWITCH) on Monday 8 July.
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Evolution of life in the ocean changed 170 million years ago
Research led by academics from the University of Plymouth suggests the ocean as we understand it today was shaped by a global evolutionary regime shift around 170 million years ago.
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Plymouth becomes the UK’s first Fab City
The University of Plymouth, Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth City Council and the Real Ideas Organisations have agreed to commit efforts and resources towards producing all the energy, food and products they consume
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Mantle cell lymphoma patients living longer thanks to specialist clinic
Plymouth patients are shown to be living, on average, twice as long as the general population in new work by University researchers Professor Simon Rule and Dr Rory McCulloch - clinicians in the Haematology team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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Toxic substances found in the glass and decoration of alcoholic beverage bottles
Researchers at the University of Plymouth analysed both the glass and enamelled decorations on a variety of clear and coloured bottles readily available in shops and supermarkets